California Bus Accident Lawyer

Many injury accidents and fatalities due to the carelessness of bus drivers occur each year.

Whether a victim is a passenger on the bus, a driver or passenger of another vehicle involved in a collision with a bus, or a pedestrian, he or she may have a claim against the bus driver, employer and owner of the bus.

California Law actually places a higher duty of care on bus drivers to drive reasonably, then on an average driver.

Buses are known as "common carriers". The law provides that "common carriers must carry passengers safely. Common carriers must use the highest care and the vigilance of a very cautious person. They must do all that human care, vigilance, and foresight reasonably can do under the circumstances to avoid harm to passengers. While a common carrier does not guarantee the safety of its passengers, it must use reasonable skill to provide everything necessary for safe transportation, in view of the transportation used and the practical operation of the business."

Further, California law dictates that "common carriers must use the highest care in constructing, servicing, inspecting, and maintaining their vehicles and equipment for transporting passengers".

Therefore, if you have been injured in an accident involving a bus, there may be several types of claims against the driver, employer and owner of the bus.

Many buses have video surveillance cameras which may provide evidence of the carelessness of the bus driver.

If you have been in a bus accident and need to speak with a Los Angeles bus accident lawyer please call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO.